Can't rip CD's through Windows Media Player

SmitDogg

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Hello,

Since I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 8 I've noticed I've lost the ability to rip CD's through Windows Media Player. It just gives an error message saying "cannot rip one or more tracks". I looked in the Rip Music settings of Media Player and noticed the "rip music to this location" section is blank and when i click the "Change" box next to it, nothing happens.. its totally unresponsive.

This lead me to look at the Music folder in Libraries and when i click the folder it gives an error message saying its not working.

Can anyone help me on this one or have an explanation?

I have uploaded some print screens of these scenarios to give a better picture of the situation.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated,

Thanks

SmitDogg
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
This doesn't fix the WMP ripping, but try the free "Audiograbber" ripping program. I have several CD ripping programs but always go back to Audiograbber. It is freeware now, but I bought it when it was shareware.

Audiograbber - Free Download - Tucows Downloads

Watch out for extra "garbage" when downloading as sites like to add toolbars, browsers, etc to the download. You can uncheck the crap so you only download the program.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    i7 6700K
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
    Memory
    16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (i7 CPU)
    Sound Card
    RealTek Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Dell SE2717HR
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
    PSU
    EVGA Supernova 750 G2
    Case
    BeQuiet Silent Base 600
    Cooling
    Deepcool Captain 120EX
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    Cable - 100MB Downlink
    Browser
    Edge/Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft
    Other Info
    Sonar Platinum 64 bit recording studio software with MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface unit.
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